Michael Scott Rigsby, 47, of Brentwood, California, is being remembered following a traffic incident on westbound State Route 4 in Concord.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:06 p.m. on Monday, September 21, near Port Chicago Highway. California Highway Patrol officers from the Contra Costa Area responded to the scene after a three-vehicle collision.
According to the preliminary investigation, a motorcycle, a white Volkswagen Jetta and a brown Toyota Tundra were traveling westbound on SR-4. Police reported that the Volkswagen collided with the motorcycle, after which the motorcyclist was ejected and subsequently struck by the Toyota.
Rigsby suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Contra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner's Office later identified him as Michael Scott Rigsby, 47, of Brentwood.
The occupants of the Volkswagen and Toyota were not reported injured. CHP said the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, while the occupants of the other vehicles were wearing seatbelts. Authorities said alcohol and drugs were not suspected as factors at the time of the report.
The crash resulted in closures on westbound State Route 4 while investigators processed the scene. All lanes reopened later that evening.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident or events leading up to it is asked to contact the CHP Contra Costa Area office in Martinez.
Michael's passing leaves family, friends and loved ones remembering a life that extended far beyond the circumstances of the incident.
🕯️ May Michael Scott Rigsby be remembered with dignity, compassion and love. His memory remains with everyone who knew him. 🕊️
